The pile of rubbish dumped in Cardenden. Image: Linda Scott
A huge pile of rubbish from a stolen skip has been dumped in Fife.
Police are investigating after a large mound of waste was left on Sunnyside Road in Cardenden early Thursday morning.
The pile – which appears to be a commercial waste – includes several wooden pallets and bags of rubbish.
The rubbish was dumped from the stolen skip. Image: Linda Scott
It was dumped from a skip stolen from the Queensgate area of Glenrothes.
Lochgelly recycling firm The Purvis Group has been tasked with the clean-up operation.
It has been confirmed the stolen skip is not theirs.
Fife Council Safer Communities Manager Dawn Jamieson said: “Our understanding is that a skip vehicle was stolen last night and the thief has dumped the load.
The waste on Sunnyside Road. Image: Linda Scott
“Purvis are making arrangements to clear the mess as soon as possible.
“Police are also aware.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8am on Thursday police received a report of the theft of a skip vehicle from the Queensgate area of Glenrothes, followed by the dumping of the waste in Cardenden.
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Thief dumps huge pile of rubbish after stealing skip in Fife
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